United Kingdom: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in the UK

In value terms, root and tuber production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in the UK totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The root and tuber harvested area in the UK expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, increasing by X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of roots and tubers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from the UK, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Morocco, Belgium, Nicaragua, France, Israel and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from the UK were Egypt ($X), Spain ($X) and Ireland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Morocco, Nicaragua, Thailand, Belgium, France and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Israel, Ghana, Cyprus, Honduras, the Netherlands, South Africa, France, Spain and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Egypt ($X) and China ($X) were the largest root and tuber suppliers to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ireland, Ghana, Israel, Cyprus, Honduras, Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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